The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered an alleged employment scam syndicate in Ilorin, Kwara State, arresting two suspects accused of defrauding job seekers of over ₦2.9 million. The suspects, identified as Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, popularly known as “Bolaji Original,” and his accomplice and former lover, Kemisola Mary Akinbo, were arrested by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency. According to a statement issued by the EFCC on its X handle on Tuesday, Akinwunmi allegedly obtained the sum of ₦2,921,700 from unsuspecting victims under the pretext of securing employment for them. The agency did not disclose the number of victims affected but noted that investigations are ongoing. According to the anti-graft agency, Kolawole allegedly colluded with two company directors to fraudulently obtain the funds under the guise of facilitating a foreign exchange transaction.

Source: Punch March 31, 2026 22:37 UTC